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Jim: I am so happy for you that your procedure was successful! :) Why did the studies show that led researchers to conclude that it wouldn't work for most? Do you have numbers (those tried, those successful)? Did those who were unsuccessful experience substantial side effects, or just no improvement? Wendy -----Original Message----- Last week I celebrated the 8th anniversary of the experimental surgery (xenotransplantation) in which neuronal fetal pig cells were implanted in my brain. I was fortunate to be involved in this research project. I continue to be fairly functional. For example I drive, cook, clean, etc. All this after nearly 25 years with PD. Although far from cured I am grateful for the benefits of this procedure. Regretfully follow up studies did not indicate that this operation would be beneficial to a significant number of other PWPs. Questions? Feel free to write directly to me. Regards - Jim Finn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn